The Iowa City police conducted more than 60 alcohol compliance checks on Nov. 15, 2013, and Feb. 7.

Of the 33 businesses that were checked on Nov. 15, 30 refused to sell alcohol to underage buyers. Three business, Liquor House, 425 S. Gilbert St., Hawkeye Convenience, 2875 Commerce Drive, and Caliente Night Club, 171 Highway 1 W. failed the checks.

During the Feb. 7 checks, 31 businesses refused to sell alcohol to underage buyers. Summit Restaurant & Bar, 10 S. Clinton St., Kum & Go, 513 S Riverside Drive, Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive failed the compliance checks.

Selling alcohol to persons under the legal age is a simple misdemeanor.

— by Rebecca Morin